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SD13 MGX

2013 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,089 mi
Last recorded126,089 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Grand C-max63,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 MGX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 126,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 126,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2025 120,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,527 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear unable to check boot loaded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 96,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear unable to check boot loaded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,065 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted Nearside centre unable to fully test adult belt time of test

Covers fitted

Front brake discs in poor condition

Slight corrosion to rear floor pan/inner sills

Fail 10 Sep 2021 90,065 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted Nearside centre unable to fully test adult belt time of test

Covers fitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear floor pan/inner sills

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,867 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,655 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect removed head light and refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working removed bulb holed cleaned and refitted bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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SD13 MGX is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 63,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD13 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD13 MGX registered?

SD13 MGX is a 2013 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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